Therapy is for everyone.
Usually, when driving to work in the mornings, I like to listen to the radio. I prefer morning radio shows over the news stations because they’re less depressing and still incorporate current affairs as topics of discussion. We all know how much I love current affairs. I forget exactly which station it was, but they had a guest on the air speaking about mental health, counseling and different kinds of therapy and whoever it was, was a professional of some sort and he was talking about the stigma behind seeking mental, emotional, or even spiritual help. What really caught my attention was his statement about how “therapy is for everyone”. It is, it really is…..It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are in your life, if you’re experiencing any kind of emotional setbacks or feeling at odds with yourself or the people you’re in involved with, it’s perfectly okay to talk to someone, especially a professional. It doesn’t mean that you’re crazy or that somethings wrong with you. A lot of the times, I’ve felt alone in my thoughts and feelings, but after listening to that conversation that morning, I looked up therapists and set myself up with an appointment right away. This week makes my 4th session. Has it helped me? Yes. There’s just so much healing power behind expressing yourself to someone whos willing to listen. No judgements or criticisms. Just an open ear. You can’t just show up to see a therapist and not say much, you’re kind of put in this environment that allows you to open up entirely and speak your truth…and your lies. Someone very special to me has always told me. “you need to be able to accept help”, and he’s never been more right. I’m learning this more and more every day and am working at it. Part of accepting help from others means that I have to open up. We all hear many times how you’re suppose to let go of the past and not complain about things that’ve already happened, but sometimes you need to talk about them if you haven’t found closure or reconciliation. I’m still anguished by all the mistreatment I underwent at the hands of toxic men in my life, I still feel resentment towards them and I still have much to vent about in regards to all my hardships. I can own up to the poor choices I’ve made throughout my time and speak candidly about these unhealthy relationships that I allowed myself to become wrapped up in. I’ve allows been mentally strong and I like to believe I have this superpower where I can heal myself from scratch, this extraordinary healing capacity that I wish I could pass along to others. With all that strength and power comes great weight and I want to be able to distribute it with the people who want to share strength and healing. I think about everything I’ve been able to obtain on my own in this crazy cruel world and I cant help but feel empowered. Therapy helps. Therapy is good. “Therapy is for everyone”.
If you have any questions about my experience so far, need someone to talk to, or need direction with seeking counseling, please don’t hesitate to message me. xoxo.